Critical reception
Denial received positive reviews from critics. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 82%, based on 170 reviews, with an average grade of 6.80/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "If Denial doesn't quite do its incredible story complete justice, it comes close enough to offer a satisfying, impactful drama – and another powerful performance from Rachel Weisz."[16] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 63 out of 100, based on 34 critics.[17] The film had a production budget of $10 million and a worldwide box office of about $9 million.[18]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Annual Movies for Grownups Awards | 6 February 2017 | Best Supporting Actor | Timothy Spall | Nominated | [19] |
| British Academy Film Awards | 12 February 2017 | Best British Film | Gary Foster, David Hare and Russ Krasnoff | Nominated | [20] |
